The Horn Book Guide

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Moberg, Julia

Historical Animals: The Dogs, Cats, Horses, Snakes, Goats, Rats, Dragons, Bears, Elephants, Rabbits, and Other Creatures That Changed the World

91 pp. | Charlesbridge/Imagine | February, 2015 | Trade ISBN 978-1-62354-048-7 $15.95

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Jeff Albrecht. This lighthearted offering celebrates notable animals associated with a wide variety of historical figures and events, including Magellan and penguins and Dolly the sheep. Each two-page entry features a poem, brief biographical information with bulleted facts, and dynamic caricature illustrations. The accessible format allows for easy reference and comparison among entries, but the lack of depth limits the book's usefulness. Ind.

Reviewer: Russell Perry